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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.72, 1,387.28 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.72, 1,387.28 and 347.60 is: 521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.72 : 1,387.28 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.72/1,387.28 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.72x = 1,387.28 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.72x = 482,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,211.59/924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.47

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